Our history timeline!
UCTE is built upon the past events that have been the steppingstones in our fight for workers’ rights and for a better […]
Human Rights Day – December 10
Since 1948, Human Rights Day has been celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United […]
How did we succeed in bringing in maternity and parental leave?
Before 1971, it was impossible to get paid for maternity or paternity leave in Canada. Women had to make the choice to […]
Redneck Pride – a union struggle in West Virginia
We have all heard the term “redneck”. Today it is a derogatory label used to describe someone crass and unsophisticated, often depicting […]
October 2020: Women’s History Month
In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month. According to the Women and Gender Equality (formerly known as […]
When did the first general strike take place?
WHO: Albert “Ginger” Goodwin WHEN: July 27, 1918 WHERE: British Columbia A little over 100 years ago, union leader Albert “Ginger” Goodwin […]
Be safe – It’s your right
People have not always had the right to be safe. There was a time when workers, especially immigrants, were exploited. To make […]
200 years ago, Scottish workers went on strike for Democracy
In 1820 the workers of Scotland held a general strike. Lead by the weavers, 60,000 workers took part stopping almost all production […]
The origins of Labour Day
For Labour Day 2020, we’re taking a trip into the past and telling you the story of the very first Labour Day. […]
How long has the term “unemployment insurance” been used?
It all started in the 1930s. In those days, if you didn’t have a job you were sent to federal relief camps […]
Construction of the Peterborough Lift Lock – History and quick facts
Parks Canada have a unique site located in Peterborough, Ontario. We are the union representing the workers of this incredible site. Below […]